On April 24, 1951, soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, fought in the Battle of Kap’yong during the Korean War. In this work, artist Ted Zuber, who served as a Canadian sniper in the war, captures the morning after this key battle #KoreanWar

Please note that access to the roof at the Canadian War Museum will be closed until June 28, 2024, due to necessary repair work. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

The Second Battle of Ypres began on April 22, 1915. The last major Belgian town in Allied hands, Ypres provided a defensive position to protect crucial ports on the English Channel. It had to be held. (1/4) #FirstWorldWar #Ypres

During the First World War, the army recognized the value of sports in maintaining morale and fitness among soldiers and often held athletic meets for troops rotating out. This colourful program advertises one such meet that was held in Seaford, Sussex in August 1917. #WW1

Bridge Demolition, Holland Painted by Captain George Douglas Pepper in 1945 Beaverbrook Collection of War Art CWM 19710261-5241 #WarArt #SecondWorldWar #WWII #WarArtist #CanadianHistory #Holland #MilitaryHistory